As David Joyce suggested, the factory manuals are available on line, either at
the Europa Club website or the factory website. Chapter 1 contains Europa
Technical
College which is an introduction to working with composite materials,
identification
of the materials used in the kit and a project to use for experience.
The epoxy resin and fiberglass cloth supplied with the kit have been called
out by Aircraft Spruce part numbers in the thread by Mike Duane. Ive not
purchased Expancel but I imagine the factory has it available and there are
probably
similar materials available from West Systems. Chapter 36 has instructions
on finishing, not just painting but sanding, smoothing and contouring.
I strongly suggest you seek out assistance. Like brain surgery, you can do it by
yourself, but some guidance may produce better results, faster and easier!
Im pretty sure you identified yourself a few weeks ago on this forum and you are
located near Phoenix, AZ. I see there are four EAA chapters in the area and
all offer Technical Counselors. I think there is an airplane kit completion
business near you (Phoenix Composites?) that has helped others with Europa kits
and could be a good resource. Bud Yerly, Custom Flight Creations also offers
assistance. There are Europa owners and builders near you too. Contact me
(use the message feature of this forum) if you would like me to ask one of
them to contact you.
Jim Butcher
Europa Club US Rep
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